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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,697.16, 52,063.97 and 18,913.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,697.16, 52,063.97 and 18,913.50 is: 28,380.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,697.16 : 52,063.97 = 18,913.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,697.16/52,063.97 = 18,913.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,697.16x = 52,063.97 × 18,913.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,697.16x = 984,711,802.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,711,802.03/34,697.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,380.18

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